Overview

• Blackpool Trading Standards officers have removed counterfeit Labubu dolls from retail outlets, citing detachable parts that pose choking hazards and unregulated chemicals.
• Consumers in the UK are urged to look for CE or UKCA certification marks and confirm a UK or EU supplier address to avoid unsafe imitations.
• The Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois has logged multiple reports of “Lafufu” scam vendors selling fake Labubu dolls or failing to deliver purchases.
• Pop Mart emphasizes that items bought through its official website, stores, vending machines, and authorized online platforms carry QR-code and UV-seal foot-tag verification to guarantee authenticity.
• Shoppers who receive counterfeit Labubus are advised to dispute charges with their payment providers, report rogue sellers to trading standards or the BBB, and inspect toy details like logo placement and teeth count to spot fakes.